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CA05 SUB

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,447 mi
Last recorded65,447 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 65,447 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 65,447 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 64,792 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 62,873 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH REAR inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak 0n rear diff

Pass 10 Jun 2021 60,122 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 58,772 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 58,514 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 58,125 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested due to oil presser and wheel beering (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 50,426 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 50,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 50,229 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 48,515 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,401 miles

front wiper blades split

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,366 miles

coil springs slight corrosion ???

under body covers fitted not allow full inspection ????

Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,159 miles

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS HIGH

Fail 14 Sep 2010 35,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS HIGH

Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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CA05 SUB is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 69,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA05 SUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CA05 SUB registered?

CA05 SUB is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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